Clinical experience with the peribulbar block for ophthalmologic surgery
Ahmad, S.; Ahmad, A.; Benzon, H.T.
Regional Anesthesia 18(3): 184-188
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0146-521X PMID: 8323893 Document Number: 414659
The peribulbar block is a safe and reliable alternative to the retrobulbar block. In this clinical report, we describe the anatomy of the orbit and the technique involved in performing the block. The technique is not new, and modifications from the original paper by Mandel and Davis are few but significant. Complications include peribulbar hemorrhage, perforation of the globe and intravascular injection. In our experience of 2600 peribulbar blocks, we have seen five patients with minor peribulbar hemorrhage. Supplementation of the block was required in 3% of the patients.